I Had Sexual Contact (vaginal ) With Woman Having Herpes HSV-1 ,4 Days Since My Contact With Her Penis Are Slightly More Red Than The Actual Tip Some Mild Tingling And Mild Burning Are Occurring Is This The Beginning Of Herpes Or Some Sort Of Other Infection?

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2018

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Question : Hello, I had sexual contact (vaginal unprotected & received oral sex) with a woman who got Herpes HSV-1 from her ex boyfriend. She apparently has never had an outbreak from it but the doctor told her she has it in her system. It's been 4 days since my contact with her but I've also had sex with another woman since then. The corona glans on around the whole tip of my penis are slightly more red than the actual tip. Some mild tingling and mild burning are occurring but not super uncomfortable. No bumps or sores at all. Is this the beginning of Herpes or some sort of other infection? I can include pictures if necessary.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possibility of herpes to be kept , upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and possibility of herpes is to be kept.These symptoms could also be due to friction associated with intercourse or a developing yeast infection.

I would recommend you to keep it under observation for development of any blisters and erosions.Also I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site for a clearer picture of the condition.

Regards.
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 hours later)

Okay I attached 2 pictures. If more are needed let me know

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not looking like herpes, could be yeast infection

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and can appreciate slight redness on the glans.
It is not looking like herpes.
It could be yeast infection.
Apply miconazole cream on the affected area twice daily and keep the area dry and clean.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad